April Plant of the Month
April 2026
LATIN NAME: Erythronium dens-canis (air-ih-THROE-nee-um dens-KAY-nis)
COMMON NAME: Dogtooth Violet / Trout Lily
FAMILY: Liliaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial […]
Nature’s Balancing Act
Nature’s Balancing Act
Having had a mild winter here in the Pacific Northwest, there may be an increase in pest and/or disease […]
April Creative Resident Garrett Nelli
Garrett Nelli, Architect, Researcher, and Maker
In residence, April 3-23
Bloedel Reserve is thrilled to welcome […]
The Library of Prentice Bloedel
A Room of Ideas, Curiosity, and Care
As a librarian, it’s no surprise that […]
Bob Braid: Decades of Stewardship at Bloedel Reserve
Bob Braid: Decades of Stewardship at Bloedel Reserve
On a cold, rain-soaked January morning, Kyle Mahoney and I had the pleasure of sitting down with […]
March Creative Resident Emily Nemens
Emily Nemens, Writer, Editor, Illustrator, & Educator
In residence, March 6-26
Bloedel Reserve is thrilled […]
March Plant of the Month
March 2026
LATIN NAME: Edgeworthia chrysantha
COMMON NAME: Paperbush
FAMILY: Thymelaeaceae
TYPE: Deciduous shrub
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Rhododendron Glen
ORIGIN: China
GARDEN USES: Woodland […]
Mary Elizabeth Banning: A Pioneer of Mycology, Art, and Quiet Curiosity
This February, we celebrate the life of Mary Elizabeth Banning (1822–1903), a self-taught […]
Occultation in the Pollinator Meadow
Successfully establishing a meadow is a multi-year process, and the foundation of that success lies in thorough site preparation. One mantra […]
Paul Hayden Kirk: Architect of the Japanese Guest House
Paul Hayden Kirk: Architect of the Japanese Guest House
One of the most cherished spaces at the […]